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Br J Nutr ; 130(1): 147-154, 2023 07 14.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36204997

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Assessing the dietary intake of polyphenols and their major food sources is the first step towards documenting the associations with health outcomes. Considering recent changes in dietary patterns of the Brazilian population, continuous monitoring of polyphenol intake is important. Thus, the present study was conducted to estimate the polyphenol intake and major food sources in the diet of the Brazilian population using data from the most recent National Dietary Survey (NDS, 2017-2018), to characterise the intake changes according to demographic characteristics and to compare the intake over the past decade in Brazil. Data from two cross-sectional population-based surveys were analyzed in the study. Trends in polyphenol intake and major food sources were estimated using food consumption data from NDS 2008-2009 (n 34 003) and 2017-2018 (n 46 164). The median (25-75th percentiles) of energy-adjusted polyphenol intake in 2017-2018 was 216·3 mg (125·3-495·2 mg) per 1000 kcal/d (4184 kJ/d), representing an increase of 12·3 mg/d from 2008-2009. However, unadjusted polyphenol intakes were similar between the surveys (medians: 364·3 mg/d in 2008-2009 and 366·9 mg/d in 2017-2018). The main food sources of total and polyphenol intake classes presented some variations between 2008-2009 and 2017-2018, with greater contribution of beans preparations, salads and tea to polyphenol intake, and decrease of orange contribution. Our study provided an updated information on polyphenol intake and its major food sources. The median intake remains lower than the reported by other populations. Furthermore, the results may contribute to future studies investigating temporal trends in polyphenol intake and disease risk.


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Flavonoides , Polifenóis , Polifenóis/análise , Brasil , Fenóis/análise , Estudos Transversais , Dieta
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Br J Nutr ; 127(8): 1232-1239, 2022 04 28.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34100352

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There is an inverse association between bioactive compounds intake and disease risk. The knowledge of its consumption according to socio-economic strata is important, which allows identification of potential intervention targets. Thus, we aimed to investigate bioactive compounds intake according to income level in Brazilian population. Data were obtained from the Brazilian Household Budget Survey, a cross-sectional survey which included data on individual food intake of 34,003 subjects aged 10 years and over collected using two 24-h dietary records. Polyphenol and carotenoid content of foods was identified using published databases. Total polyphenol and carotenoid intake were determined according to per capita income, as well as main food sources. Total polyphenols and flavonoids intake increased with income level, and subjects with lower income showed higher phenolic acids intake than individuals in highest income (p = 0.0001). Total carotenoids and classes intake (with exception to ß-cryptoxanthin and zeaxanthin) were higher among subjects in highest income quartile, compared to the lowest quartile (p = 0.0001). Coffee was major source to total polyphenols and phenolic acids intake, and orange juice was main flavonoid provider in individuals from all income levels. In the upper income quartile, total carotenoid was supplied mainly by tomato and kale, and fruits had important contribution to carotenoid intake in the lowest income quartile. There is important influence of income level on diet quality regarding intake of foods with bioactive compounds, and individuals with lower income may experience lower quality diets due to less availability of foods with bioactive compounds.


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Dieta , Polifenóis , Brasil , Criança , Estudos Transversais , Ingestão de Alimentos , Frutas/química , Humanos , Polifenóis/análise
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Br J Nutr ; 126(3): 441-448, 2021 08 14.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33106196

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Epidemiological studies have suggested an inverse association between polyphenol intake and the risk of chronic diseases. However, the lack of comprehensive data on population-level intakes, especially in Latin American countries, has limited research on this topic. We aimed to estimate total and individual polyphenol intakes and determine the major dietary contributors in a representative sample of the Brazilian population. Data were obtained from the Brazilian Household Budget Survey, a cross-sectional survey which included data on individual food intake of 34 003 subjects aged 10 years and over collected using two 24-h dietary records. Polyphenol content of foods was identified using the Phenol-Explorer database and Brazilian Food Composition Database. Total and individual polyphenol intake was calculated, as well as the intake distribution by socio-demographic factors. The median and 25-75th percentiles of polyphenol intake were 364·3 and 200·9-1008 mg/d, respectively. After energy adjustment, the median and 25-75th percentiles of polyphenol intake were 204 and 111·4-542·1 mg/1000 kcal/d (4184 kJ/d), respectively. Non-alcoholic beverages and fruits were the major polyphenol suppliers, and coffee and orange juice the main individual food contributors to polyphenol intake. The individual compounds most consumed were isomers of chlorogenic acid (5-caffeoylquinic acid, 4-caffeoylquinic acid, 3-caffeoylquinic acid), naringenin and hesperetin. The present study provides, for the first time, data on dietary intake of total and individual polyphenols by the Brazilian population and illustrates the low quality of their diet. These results will facilitate the study of associations between polyphenol class intake and health outcomes, and will also be useful for future dietary intake recommendations.


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Dieta , Flavonoides , Polifenóis , Bebidas , Brasil , Ácido Clorogênico , Estudos Transversais , Flavanonas , Frutas/química , Hesperidina , Humanos , Polifenóis/análise
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J Sci Food Agric ; 100(4): 1662-1670, 2020 Mar 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31808163

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BACKGROUND: Tomatoes are an important source of human health-promoting compounds, and efforts have been made to enhance their nutritional quality through conventional plant breeding or biotechnology. This study assessed the composition of volatile compounds, phenolics and carotenoids in two allele-introgressed tomato lines, an anthocyanin-rich purple tomato and a ß-carotene-rich orange tomato, as well as a red tomato. RESULTS: The purple tomato peel accumulated a high amount of anthocyanins, mainly petunidin 3-(p-coumaroyl)-rutinoside-5-glucoside, responsible for the purple color, and other flavonoids such as rutin and kaempferol. The orange tomato did not undergo changes in the flavonoid profile but accumulated a high amount of ß-carotene, with impairment on lycopene. A total of 27 volatile compounds were detected in purple tomato, 38 in orange tomato and 39 in red tomato. They comprise terpenes, carbonyls, alcohols, esters and hydrocarbons. The difference in the volatile compound profiles of ripe fruits can be related to differences in some precursor contents in the introgression lines. Orange tomato accumulates volatiles from ß-carotene cleavage, not detected in the red fruits. Otherwise, volatiles from lycopene were absent in orange tomato as a result of the inhibition on lycopene accumulation. Phenolic volatiles were higher in the purple tomato, which has the highest total phenolic content. CONCLUSION: The introgessed alleles seem to have a positive effect on the enrichment of ripe tomato in bioactive compounds such as anthocyanins and ß-carotene, improving nutritional quality. However, the allele introgression resulted in marked changes in volatile compound profiles, whose impact on tomato flavor and consumer acceptability needs to be evaluated. © 2019 Society of Chemical Industry.


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Carotenoides/química , Flavonoides/química , Frutas/química , Solanum lycopersicum/genética , Compostos Orgânicos Voláteis/química , Alelos , Carotenoides/metabolismo , Cor , Flavonoides/metabolismo , Frutas/genética , Frutas/metabolismo , Solanum lycopersicum/química , Solanum lycopersicum/metabolismo , Valor Nutritivo , Compostos Orgânicos Voláteis/metabolismo
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J Proteome Res ; 16(11): 4086-4092, 2017 11 03.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28927270

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Oxidative stress and inflammation play a role in the physiopathology of insulin resistance, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. A single high-fat, high-carbohydrate (HFHC) meal induces an increase in inflammatory and oxidative stress markers in peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC). Previous studies have shown that orange juice is able to prevent this response by inhibiting toll like receptors (TLR) expression and endotoxemia. Our goal was to study the proteome response in PBMC after the consumption of a HFHC meal consumed with water, orange juice or an isocaloric beverage (water with glucose). Twelve healthy individuals completed the protocol in a crossover design, and blood samples were obtained before and 1, 3, and 5 h after consumption. Proteomic profile, glucose, insulin, lipid and cytokines levels were investigated. The glycemic and insulinemic response was higher when the meal was consumed with glucose, while there was no difference in the response between water and orange juice. Proteome analysis in PBMC was carried out using TMT ten-plex. A total of 3813 proteins, originating from 15 662 peptides were identified. Three proteins showed significantly altered expression in the three treatments: apolipoprotein A-II, ceruloplasmin and hemopexin. When the HFHC meal was consumed with water there was an increase in some inflammatory pathways such as the Fc-gamma receptor dependent phagocytosis and the complement cascade, but the immune system as a whole was not significantly altered. However, when the meal was consumed with glucose, the immune system was up regulated. Among the pathways induced after 3 h were those of the adaptive immune system and cytokine signaling. Five hours after the meal, pathways of the complement cascade and classical antibody mediated complement activation were up regulated. When the meal was consumed with orange juice there was an up regulation of proteins involved in signal transduction, DNA replication and cell cycle. The promyelocytic leukemia protein (PML) showed a 28.2-fold increase. This protein was down regulated when the meal was consumed with water. Regarding the immune system, several of the pathways induced by glucose were down regulated when the meal was consumed with orange juice: proteins involved with the adaptive immune system and cytokine signaling. Therefore, we have shown that orange juice can not only suppress diet induced inflammation, but also regulate the expression of proteins such as PML, which may play a key role in the regulation of metabolism.


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Citrus sinensis , Sucos de Frutas e Vegetais , Leucócitos Mononucleares/química , Adulto , Estudos Cross-Over , Carboidratos da Dieta/farmacologia , Gorduras na Dieta/farmacologia , Feminino , Glucose/farmacologia , Humanos , Sistema Imunitário/efeitos dos fármacos , Inflamação/etiologia , Masculino , Refeições , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Proteômica
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Plant Foods Hum Nutr ; 70(3): 297-303, 2015 Sep.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26092708

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of the colonic fermentation of unavailable carbohydrates from unripe banana (mass - UBM - and starch - UBS) over parameters related to glucose and insulin response in rats. Wistar male rats were fed either a control diet, a UBM diet (5 % resistant starch - RS) or a UBS diet (10 % RS) for 28 days. In vivo (oral glucose tolerance test) and in vitro (cecum fecal fermentation, pancreatic islet insulin secretion) analyses were performed. The consumption of UBM and UBS diets by Wistar rats for 28 days improved insulin/glucose ratio. Also, pancreatic islets isolated from the test groups presented significant lower insulin secretion compared to the control group, when the same in vitro glucose stimulation was done. Total short chain fatty acids produced were higher in both experimental groups in relation to the control group. These findings suggest that UBM and UBS diets promote colonic fermentation and can influence glycemic control, improving insulin sensitivity in rats.


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Glicemia/metabolismo , Colo/metabolismo , Carboidratos da Dieta/metabolismo , Fermentação , Resistência à Insulina , Insulina/metabolismo , Musa/química , Animais , Ceco/metabolismo , Dieta , Ácidos Graxos Voláteis/metabolismo , Fezes , Teste de Tolerância a Glucose , Secreção de Insulina , Ilhotas Pancreáticas/metabolismo , Masculino , Ratos Wistar , Amido/metabolismo
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J Am Nutr Assoc ; : 1-7, 2024 Feb 26.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38407157

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OBJECTIVE: The consumption of 100% orange juice (OJ) has been associated with nutrient adequacy and better diet quality. To date, there are few analyses exploring 100% OJ consumption patterns across populations, with no data from Brazil. We aimed to explore the associations between 100% OJ consumption, sociodemographic factors, and nutrient intake in a representative sample of the Brazilian general population aged 10 years or older. METHODS: Data were obtained from the National Dietary Survey 2017-2018, a cross-sectional study including data on individual food intake of 46,164 subjects aged ≥10 years collected using two 24-h dietary recalls. RESULTS: 100% OJ was consumed by 11% of the population, with a mean intake of 43.0 ml/d. Males were more frequent consumers compared to females, and the percentage of consumers increased with education and income. 100% OJ consumption was associated with higher intakes of energy, vitamin C, folate, calcium, magnesium, potassium, polyphenols, and carotenoids. There is no significant difference in fiber intake between consumers and non-consumers. 100% OJ consumers had a higher percentage of the population meeting the Estimated Average Requirement for vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D, folate, calcium, and magnesium. CONCLUSION: Our results suggest that 100% OJ could be a component of a healthy diet, helping individuals to achieve nutrient recommendations.

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Plants (Basel) ; 12(13)2023 Jun 22.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37446975

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Studies have been conducted in order to estimate bioactive compound consumption across populations, with substantial disparities according to the origin of the cohort examined. In this sense, Brazil is a continental country with marked differences in food plant availability across geographic regions. We aimed to estimate the bioactive compound intake according to Brazilian geographic region, as well as to determine the major contributors. Data were obtained from the National Dietary Survey 2017-2018, a cross-sectional population-based study including data on the individual food intake of 46,164 subjects aged ≥10 years. The consumption of polyphenols (total and classes) was significantly higher in the South compared with other regions (p = 0.0001). Total carotenoid intake was higher in the Midwest, followed by the Southeast (p = 0.0001). Tea was the main supplier of total polyphenol intake in the South, whereas coffee contributed the most to total polyphenol intake in other Brazilian regions. Açaí, caja juice, mango and corn were important suppliers of carotenoid intake in the North and Northeast. Bioactive compound intake presented variations according to Brazilian region, and individuals living in the South, Midwest and Southeast may experience higher bioactive-dense diets. We highlight the potential of many food plants for sustained explorations to the development of marketable products, possibly increasing the bioactive compound intake.

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PLoS One ; 18(10): e0292006, 2023.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37797046

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OBJECTIVE: The present study aims at evaluating trends and determinants of socioeconomic inequalities in consumption of bioactive compounds in representative sample of the Brazilian population the period from 2008-2009 to 2017-2018. METHODS: Data from two cross-sectional population-based surveys were analyzed in the study, using descriptive analysis and estimation of inequalities in consumption. Trends in polyphenol and carotenoid intake were estimated using food consumption data from National Dietary Survey (NDS) 2008-2009 (n = 34,003) and 2017-2018 (n = 46,164). Evolution and determinants of inequalities in bioactive compounds intake were identified using analysis of inequality based on concentration index. RESULTS: Consumption of total polyphenols, phenolic acids, flavonoids and carotenoid classes (except for zeaxanthin) was significantly associated with per capita income after adjustment for potential confounders, being higher income associated with higher intake of bioactive compounds. Disaggregation of inequalities showed that education was the main factor associated with consumption of flavonoids, other polyphenols and ß-cryptoxanthin in 2008-2009; whilst income was the main barrier to intake of polyphenols and carotenoids in 2017-2018. CONCLUSION: Income level and educational attainment have been important determinants to inequalities in bioactive compounds intake in the Brazilian population throughout the period of analysis, being higher intake of bioactive compounds-rich foods and beverages associated with higher income.


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Dieta , Polifenóis , Brasil , Estudos Transversais , Polifenóis/análise , Flavonoides/análise , Renda , Carotenoides , Fatores Socioeconômicos
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J Sci Food Agric ; 92(8): 1679-87, 2012 Jun.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22173652

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BACKGROUND: The objectives of this study were (1) to evaluate the content of ellagic acid in fruits consumed by the Brazilian population, including native ones; (2) to further characterize rich sources in relation to ascorbic acid, phenolics contents and in vitro antioxidant capacity; and (3) to study the distribution and effect of ripening stage on ellagitannins content of jabuticaba (Myrciaria jaboticaba). The content of free ellagic acid and ellagic acid derivatives such as ellagitannins was analyzed using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). RESULTS: Ellagic acid was detected in 10 out of a total of 35 fruits analyzed. The content of free ellagic acid in fruits varied from 0.0028 to 0.085 g kg(-1) (FW) and total ellagic acid varied from 0.215 to 3.11 g kg(-1) (FW). All the seven fruits belonging to the Myrtaceae family evaluated in this study presented high contents of ellagitannins in their composition, with jabuticaba, grumixama and cambuci (all native from Brazil) showing the highest total ellagic acid contents. Jabuticaba, the most consumed in Brazil among those and already adapted to commercial plantations, contained concentrated phenolics compounds, including ellagitannins, in the peel. Anthocyanins (cyanidin derivatives) increased significantly through ripening of jabuticaba and were not present in the pulp or seeds. Samples collected from three different locations during summer, winter and spring had total ellagic contents varying from 1.88 to 3.31 g kg(-1) (FW). The decrease in ellagic acid content with ripening was more accentuated for pulp (eight times) compared to seeds (2.3 times) and peel (2.0 times). CONCLUSION: These results showed the potential of jabuticaba as dietary source of ellagic acid and reinforced consumption of the whole fruit by the population.


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Antioxidantes/análise , Dieta , Ácido Elágico/análise , Frutas/química , Myrtaceae/química , Antocianinas/análise , Ácido Ascórbico/análise , Brasil , Cromatografia Líquida de Alta Pressão , Meio Ambiente , Humanos , Taninos Hidrolisáveis/análise , Polifenóis/análise , Estações do Ano
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Clin Nutr ESPEN ; 47: 240-245, 2022 02.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35063208

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BACKGROUND & AIMS: The intake of high-fat, high-carbohydrate (HFHC) meals is associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. There is evidence that the association of orange juice to a HFHC meal can modulate the expression of microRNAs (miRNAs) linked to pancreatic ß-cell function such as miR-375. We evaluated the effect of a commercial orange juice intake with HFHC meal on plasma miRNAs expression in twelve healthy subjects in a crossover design study. METHODS: Subjects ingested water, orange juice, or an isocaloric beverage along with a 1037 kcal HFHC meal. Blood glucose and miRNAs were evaluated at baseline and 1, 3, and 5 h after the intake. RESULTS: The area under the curve (AUC) for glycemia after ingestion of HFHC + orange juice did not differ from ingestion of HPHC + glucose or HFHC + water. However, the AUC was higher in HFHC meal + glucose compared to HFHC meal + water (p = 0.034). Glucose and insulin concentrations were significantly higher in HFHC meal + glucose group after 1 h, when compared with other groups and times (p < 0.001). There was an increase in plasma miR-375 expression after 3 h of ingestion of HFHC + orange juice versus water (p = 0.026), and a decrease in plasma miR-205-5p expression after HFHC meal + glucose versus water (p = 0.023). CONCLUSIONS: A single HFHC meal + orange juice modulated plasma miR-375 expression, which is a biomarker of pancreatic ß-cell function, and contributed to preventing hyperglycemia.


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Citrus sinensis , Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2 , Hiperglicemia , MicroRNAs , Estudos Cross-Over , Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2/prevenção & controle , Ingestão de Alimentos , Humanos , Hiperglicemia/prevenção & controle
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J Sci Food Agric ; 91(3): 523-31, 2011 Feb.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-21218488

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BACKGROUND: This study reported the effects of the daily intake of anthocyanins and ellagitannins (ET) extracted from blackberries on the markers for oxidative status in healthy rats. RESULTS: The phenolic compounds were administered from three different extracts: an aqueous extract of blackberry (BJ) and its two derived fractions: anthocyanin-enriched (AF) and ET-enriched (EF) fractions. After 35 days' administration, the AF and EF extracts significantly reduced thiobarbituric acid reactive substance levels and increased glutathione levels in the liver,kidney and brain. Plasma antioxidant capacity increased only in the group that received AF. Antioxidant enzyme activity and expression did not follow a pattern of response varying according to the tissues and extracts. A significant increase in the catalase activity was observed only in the plasma of the groups administered anthocyanin-containing extracts,which were the BJ and AF groups. Glutathione peroxidase activity was significantly increased in the liver and brain after EF treatment, and the highest increase in its expression was observed in the livers and brains of rats that received AF and EF, respectively. CONCLUSION: The results demonstrate that long-term intake of anthocyanin and ET through diet affects antioxidant enzymeactivity and expression, and enhances oxidative markers in healthy rats.


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Antocianinas/farmacologia , Antioxidantes/metabolismo , Frutas/química , Taninos Hidrolisáveis/farmacologia , Extratos Vegetais/farmacologia , Rosaceae/química , Animais , Antocianinas/administração & dosagem , Antioxidantes/administração & dosagem , Antioxidantes/farmacologia , Encéfalo/metabolismo , Catalase/sangue , Dieta , Glutationa/metabolismo , Glutationa Peroxidase/metabolismo , Taninos Hidrolisáveis/administração & dosagem , Fígado/metabolismo , Masculino , Extratos Vegetais/administração & dosagem , Extratos Vegetais/química , Ratos , Ratos Wistar , Tiobarbitúricos/metabolismo
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J Sci Food Agric ; 91(4): 721-31, 2011 Mar 15.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-21302327

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BACKGROUND: The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of chronic ingestion of free and protein-associated soy isoflavones on the antioxidant status in male Wistar rats. Free isoflavone (iso), protein-associated soy isoflavone (iso + prot) and soy protein (prot) extracts were administered for 30 days by gavage to the rats at a dosage of 1 mg aglycone isoflavones per 200 g body weight, adjusted daily, and the prot group was given the same concentration of soy protein received by the iso + prot group. Antioxidant capacity of plasma, thiobarbituric acid-reactive substance (TBARS) and glutathione (GSH) levels and catalase (CAT), glutathione peroxidase (GPx) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activities in plasma, erythrocytes and tissues and gene expression levels in liver and kidney were evaluated. RESULTS: Chronic ingestion of free but not of protein-associated soy isoflavones nor of solely soy protein increased plasma antioxidant capacity and GPx activity in erythrocytes. Soy protein increased CAT activity and gene expression in liver. SOD activity in erythrocytes was increased by all treatments. CONCLUSION: The overall results confirm that dietary soy isoflavones have a positive effect on antioxidant status, enhancing antioxidant capacity of plasma and antioxidant enzymes in various tissues, but the effects are dependent on the form of administration and on a complex mechanism of antioxidant status balance on the organism.


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Antioxidantes/metabolismo , Eritrócitos/efeitos dos fármacos , Glycine max/química , Isoflavonas/farmacologia , Fígado/efeitos dos fármacos , Extratos Vegetais/farmacologia , Proteínas de Soja/farmacologia , Animais , Antioxidantes/farmacologia , Catalase/metabolismo , Enzimas/metabolismo , Eritrócitos/enzimologia , Glutationa Peroxidase/sangue , Fígado/enzimologia , Masculino , Proteínas de Vegetais Comestíveis/farmacologia , Ratos , Ratos Wistar , Superóxido Dismutase/sangue , Substâncias Reativas com Ácido Tiobarbitúrico/metabolismo
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J Sci Food Agric ; 91(8): 1511-6, 2011 Jun.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-21445854

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BACKGROUND: Fruit softening is generally attributed to cell wall degradation in the majority of fruits. However, unripe bananas contain a large amount of starch, and different banana cultivars vary in the amount of starch remaining in ripe fruits. Since studies on changes in pulp firmness carried out with bananas are usually inconclusive, the cell wall carbohydrates and the levels of starch and soluble cell wall monosaccharides from the pulps of three banana cultivars were analysed at different ripening stages. RESULTS: Softening of Nanicão and Mysore bananas seemed to be more closely related to starch levels than to cell wall changes. For the plantain Terra, cell wall polysaccharide solubilisation and starch degradation appeared to be the main contributors. CONCLUSION: Banana softening is a consequence of starch degradation and the accumulation of soluble sugars in a cultivar-dependent manner. However, contributions from cell wall-related changes cannot be disregarded.


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Parede Celular/metabolismo , Frutas/metabolismo , Monossacarídeos/metabolismo , Musa/metabolismo , Polissacarídeos/metabolismo , Amido/metabolismo , Musa/classificação , Solubilidade , Especificidade da Espécie
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Plant Foods Hum Nutr ; 66(3): 231-7, 2011 Sep.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-21732181

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Banana flour obtained from unripe banana (Musa acuminata, var. Nanicão) under specific drying conditions was evaluated regarding its chemical composition and nutritional value. Results are expressed in dry weight (dw). The unripe banana flour (UBF) presented a high amount of total dietary fiber (DF) (56.24 g/100 g), which consisted of resistant starch (RS) (48.99 g/100 g), fructans (0.05 g/100 g) and DF without RS or fructans (7.2 g/100 g). The contents of available starch (AS) (27.78 g/100 g) and soluble sugars (1.81 g/100 g) were low. The main phytosterols found were campesterol (4.1 mg/100 g), stigmasterol (2.5 mg/100 g) and ß-sitosterol (6.2 mg/100 g). The total polyphenol content was 50.65 mg GAE/100 g. Antioxidant activity, by the FRAP and ORAC methods, was moderated, being 358.67 and 261.00 µmol of Trolox equivalent/100 g, respectively. The content of Zn, Ca and Fe and mineral dialyzability were low. The procedure used to obtain UBF resulted in the recovery of undamaged starch granules and in a low-energy product (597 kJ/100 g).


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Dieta , Frutas/química , Musa/química , Antioxidantes/análise , Cálcio/análise , Carboidratos/análise , Dessecação , Fibras na Dieta/análise , Frutanos/análise , Ferro/análise , Minerais/análise , Valor Nutritivo , Fitosteróis/análise , Polifenóis/análise , Amido/análise , Zinco/análise
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Food Funct ; 12(8): 3680-3691, 2021 Apr 21.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33900317

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Some polyphenols have been reported to modulate the expression of several genes related to lipid metabolism and insulin signaling, ameliorating metabolic disorders. We investigated the potential for the polyphenols of two varieties of grumixama, the purple fruit rich in anthocyanins and the yellow fruit, both also rich in ellagitannins, to attenuate obesity-associated metabolic disorders. Mice were fed a high fat and high sucrose diet, supplemented daily with yellow and purple extracts (200 mg per kg of body weight) for eight weeks. Purple grumixama supplementation was found to decrease body weight gain, improve insulin sensitivity and glucose-induced hyperinsulinemia, and reduce hepatic triglyceride accumulation. A decrease in intrahepatic lipids in mice treated with the purple grumixama extract was associated with lipid metabolism modulation by the PPAR signaling pathway. LPL, ApoE, and LDLr were found to be down-regulated, while Acox1 and ApoB were found to be upregulated. Some of these genes were also modulated by the yellow extract. In addition, both extracts decreased oGTT and plasma LPS. The results were associated with the presence of phenolic acids and urolithins. In conclusion, most likely the anthocyanins from the purple grumixama phenolic extract is responsible for reducing obesity and insulin resistance.


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Antocianinas/administração & dosagem , Eugenia , Extratos Vegetais/administração & dosagem , Animais , Antocianinas/farmacologia , Dieta Hiperlipídica , Modelos Animais de Doenças , Resistência à Insulina , Masculino , Camundongos , Camundongos Endogâmicos C57BL , Fitoterapia , Extratos Vegetais/farmacologia
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Plant Foods Hum Nutr ; 65(4): 379-85, 2010 Dec.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-20839056

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This work aimed to study the in vitro colonic fermentation profile of unavailable carbohydrates of two different kinds of unripe banana flour and to evaluate their postprandial glycemic responses. The unripe banana mass (UBM), obtained from the cooked pulp of unripe bananas (Musa acuminata, Nanicão variety), and the unripe banana starch (UBS), obtained from isolated starch of unripe banana, plantain type (Musa paradisiaca) in natura, were studied. The fermentability of the flours was evaluated by different parameters, using rat inoculum, as well as the glycemic response produced after the ingestion by healthy volunteers. The flours presented high concentration of unavailable carbohydrates, which varied in the content of resistant starch, dietary fiber and indigestible fraction (IF). The in vitro colonic fermentation of the flours was high, 98% for the UBS and 75% for the UBM when expressed by the total amount of SCFA such as acetate, butyrate and propionate in relation to lactulose. The increase in the area under the glycemic curve after ingestion of the flours was 90% lower for the UBS and 40% lower for the UBM than the increase produced after bread intake. These characteristics highlight the potential of UBM and UBS as functional ingredients. However, in vivo studies are necessary in order to evaluate the possible benefit effects of the fermentation on intestinal health.


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Colo/metabolismo , Fermentação , Índice Glicêmico , Musa/química , Período Pós-Prandial , Adulto , Animais , Fibras na Dieta/metabolismo , Digestão , Feminino , Manipulação de Alimentos , Humanos , Lactulose/metabolismo , Masculino , Ratos , Ratos Wistar , Amido/metabolismo , Adulto Jovem
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Food Res Int ; 120: 544-552, 2019 06.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31000270

RESUMO

Polyphenol intake has been associated with health promotion because of its interaction with several metabolic pathways. This study investigates changes in the urine metabolome following acute intake of polyphenol-rich juice, purple grumixama juice. Grumixama (Eugenia brasiliensis Lam.) is a cherry native to Brazil that is known to be a rich source of anthocyanins and ellagitannins. In this research 15 healthy subjects consumed a single dose of grumixama juice. Urine samples were collected before grumixama juice intake, 0-1, 1-2, 2-4 h, with fasting at 24 h after intake. Plasma samples were also collected before intake, 30' and at 1 h, 2 h and 4 h, with fasting at 24 h after juice intake. The urine primary metabolites were analysed by a metabolomic approach using gas chromatography mass spectrometry with methyl chloroformate derivatisation for amino acids and organic acids. Also, an oxygen radical absorbance capacity method was carried out to evaluate the plasma samples antioxidant capacity changes. Subjects showed increase in plasma antioxidant capacity after juice intake (p-values < .05). A total of 114 metabolites were assessed in urine (1-2 h and 2-4 h), including 17 amino acids, 47 organic acids and several other metabolites. Among the 114 metabolites, 25 were significantly changed during the first 4 h following juice intake, as shown by the Orthogonal Partial Least Squares Discriminant Analysis (0.5 > p(corr) > 0.3) and univariate analysis (p-values < .05). Some metabolites were related to mitochondrial metabolism, such as glyoxylic acid and oxalic acid. Metabolites related to amino acid metabolism were also changed, such as beta-alanine, l-phenylalanine and l-tyrosine. In conclusion, results suggest that acute intake of grumixama juice could affect amino acid metabolism and mitochondrial metabolism, but the related health implications should be explored in further studies using additional approaches.


Assuntos
Bebidas , Eugenia , Metaboloma/efeitos dos fármacos , Preparações de Plantas , Adulto , Aminoácidos/urina , Antocianinas , Antioxidantes/análise , Ácidos Carboxílicos/urina , Feminino , Humanos , Taninos Hidrolisáveis , Masculino , Metabolômica , Preparações de Plantas/administração & dosagem , Preparações de Plantas/farmacologia , Adulto Jovem
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